Fang Jifan came out of the Forbidden City and went to the Ministry of War.

Here, Zhang Mao and Ma Wensheng had received the order, and were as anxious as an ant, discussing countermeasures with civil and military officials.

But after thinking about it for a long time, the countermeasure they discussed was that there was no countermeasure.

This is actually understandable, this person cannot be rescued.

Zhou La was surrounded outside the pass, and the Tatars surrounded him without attacking him, with the purpose of attracting the Ming army out of the pass. The biggest reliance of the Ming army was the pass. Could it be that they could face the Tatar cavalry outside the pass?

There are more and more Tatars gathering there, thousands of people, and God knows whether the increase will be made in the future.

So what if all the elite troops of the Ming army are revealed?

It is almost imagined that once the Ming army comes out in full force, even if the Tatars lose, it will be easy to kill Zhou La before retreating.

Zhang Mao pretended to study the map for a while. This was what His Majesty asked him to think of, but... he could not think of this method.

Ma Wensheng was also pretending to look at the map, just sighing blindly. When the two of them raised their eyes from the map, they both saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

Zhang Mao sighed and said, "This person...is not going to be saved."

Ma Wensheng mistted this face and nodded, "This person is really hateful. He is so brave. He actually goes out of seclusion to hunt. He is very brave."

Zhang Mao did not make any noise, he was different from Ma Wensheng.

Ma Wensheng is a civil servant, and he can curse anyone he catches.

And he is a martial honor, so he actually needs to be more cautious.

Zhang Mao said: "What should I say about the constitution you want at that time?"

Ma Wensheng frowned and said, "I have to say that I need to send additional scouts to inquire and then talk about it in detail."

Zhang Mao nodded and said helplessly: "Since that's the case, then I'll make up so I'll write to the book."

"Let's go." Ma Wensheng waved his hand and said, "Let's talk about the discussion."

"What does it mean?" Zhang Mao narrowed his eyes and looked at Ma Wensheng. He couldn't find any results at all, so he was just talking nonsense.

Ma Wensheng glanced at Zhang Mao meaningfully and said, "The British Duke and Empress Dowager Zhou Lanai's grandson are very important. Now it is said that it is impossible to get in the palace. Your Majesty issued an order to make you and I try my best to think of countermeasures. I can't discuss peace with the Tatars and save people... This is absolutely impossible. You and I know this in your heart. But... Your Majesty is anxious, and you and I will discuss it for a moment and say that you are helpless? The British Duke, is there any way? This is one thing, but... a minister cannot do anything perfunctorily."

Zhang Mao was silent for a moment, and suddenly felt that most of his life had been living on a dog.

No wonder civil officials are getting more and more agile, this is not true.

Look at me, I think deeply enough and pay attention to it...

Zhang Mao nodded and said, "I will write a letter tomorrow?"

Ma Wensheng shook his head and said, "At least it will be the next day."

Zhang Mao nodded: "Then let's discuss and discuss the next day? Well, I'll take a look, here, here... these..."

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After discussing with Ma Wensheng late at night, Zhang Maocai came out of the Ministry of War.

Zhang Maoze couldn't help but scold in his heart. The guys from the Ministry of War really pretended to behave. I don't know if they were so hardworking, but in fact they had already thought of nothing.

He left the Ministry of War with great worries, but saw Fang Jifan coming on a horse.

Zhang Mao was happy: "Nephew Fang, I won't see you one day."

Fang Jifan dismounted and said, "See the deceased uncle."

Zhang Mao slapped Fang Jifan intimately on the shoulder and said, "What do you mean? Why do you need to be so polite? What are our friendship? Why, what are you doing in the Ministry of War?"

Fang Jifan endured the pain on his shoulder and said, "Come and check Zhou La."

"Zhou La?" Zhang Mao raised his eyebrows and said, "This guy is over. You are here to follow the order..."

Fang Jifan shook his head and said, "No, I just want to know when he will die and where he will be surrounded."

Zhang Mao widened his eyes and looked at Fang Jifan. Based on his understanding of Fang Jifan, this guy... wasn't he gloating, right?

But...it doesn't matter.

Zhang Mao was Wu Xun and didn't look down on those royal relatives, especially the Zhang brothers and Zhou family... they were just a little better than the Zhang family.

Zhang Mao was naturally easy to talk about this, and then said, "This is easy, maps and other reports, I will send them to you later."

This is not a secret matter, and Fang Jifan is now a close minister, so there is no big obstacle.

Zhang Mao continued happily: "Come to my house and have a few drinks with me."

Fang Jifan was relieved when he learned that Zhang Maohui would deliver all the reports and said, "That won't work, I will have to go next time."

After saying that, he turned over and got on the horse again: "I have something to do, next time."

"This person... is so realistic." Zhang Mao saw this guy running away on a horse and shook his head and said, "I was very polite when I was young."

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The next morning, a detailed report was placed on Fang Jifan's desk.

Fang Jifan watched the report carefully. After all, Zhou La was lost in Shanhaiguan, and the civil and military officials were already scared. Although they could not save people, they released many scouts and tried every means to inquire. In addition, the Beizhen Prefecture Department has been increasingly concerned about the movements of the Tatars recently. Some detailed works have also been hidden among the Tatars, and these detailed works have also inquired about a lot of accurate information.

Fang Jifan sometimes really has to admire the Jinyiwei.

The location...has been figured out.

Zhou La was surrounded, and now only a close friend was left beside him.

The Tatars were only stationed around him one or two miles away. In fact, they were not worried that Zhou La would escape. Their target was obviously not Zhou La, but the Ming army waiting for rescue.

The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. Although the Tatars were not sure whether the Ming army would come out of seclusion, who knew that this person was the nephew of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty.

They deliberately left some hope for the Ming court, and the essence was to attract the Ming army.

Take a step back and say that even if the Ming army does not come, the dream still needs to be achieved. What if it is realized?

Fang Jifan confirmed the map bit by bit and roughly determined the location.

Then, he immediately rode his horse to the west mountain.

He decided to do a big vote.

This was the first time he felt that he was very bold.

It doesn’t matter whether Zhou La or not or not, but the important thing is the Empress Dowager, no, it’s His Highness the Princess.

Because...only those who work so hard will have a girlfriend.

After rushing to Xishan in one breath, Fang Jifan immediately asked someone to find Wang Jinyuan and said, "I will clean up the balloon I made last time and send it to Shanhaiguan."

Wang Jinyuan was startled and said in surprise: "Go to Shanhaiguan? Didn't you say it was placed on the farmhouse to attract tourists?"

Fang Jifan smiled and said, "I am in a hurry to follow the power. I won't recruit you anymore. I will take it to do something important first. I will pick a few people for me, so I need to be strong. Oh, bring Yang Biao with me. He is already skilled in controlling the balloons. Yes, and Chen Ao also called him together. This disciple is good, he is very brave, and his medical skills are also very skilled."

Wang Jinyuan was full of surprise and couldn't help but say, "Brother, you are..."

Fang Jifan had a bad temper and was too lazy to explain, so he said directly: "If you ask you to go, why are you talking about it? Don't want your legs anymore?"

Fang Jifan was still very prestigious in the West Mountain. Wang Jinyuan shivered and quickly ordered him to go.

Fang Jifan asked someone to prepare a carriage. Although he had always felt that as a useful person who could make greater contributions to the future, he should keep a suitable distance from danger, but this time, I am afraid he would have to follow Shanhaiguan.

The convoy was ready soon.

Chen Ao was flattered when he heard his master call him, and his face turned red with excitement. He was studying in Xishan, and now he is doing eight-legged essays better and better, and his riding and shooting skills have also made great progress. Most importantly, his whole body is stronger.

"The student has met the master." He bowed respectfully.

Fang Jifan raised his affectionate smile and said, "Get up, don't be polite. Your master is a straightforward person. I will not say secret words. I have a very dangerous thing here. I want to tell you to do it, but are you willing to do it?"

Chen Ao said without hesitation: "Students can serve their teachers and officials, and they are willing to die."

Fang Jifan sighed in his heart, he was such a kind and kind boy.

It is indeed worthy of being the species of Hanlin Grand Secretary Shen Wen.

Fang Jifan said: "That's right, this errand is of great importance. It is better to have a wise and brave person in charge. Among the young people in Xishan Academy, the master admires you the most, and then he remembers you. But don't talk too much. If you want to go, go, and if you don't go, don't force it."

Chen Ao was even more excited when he heard that the master admired him the most. He thought he was not very prominent in the academy, but he didn't expect...

In an instant, Chen Ao's eyes turned red and he choked and said, "Master, the students are going through fire and water, and they are here to go."

Fang Jifan was also infected by his courage and said, "How magnificent! As expected, you have not been cultivated for nothing. Come here, there is a letter of confession, so that you can draw a note, so that if something happens to you, your father will come to find me to ask for someone."

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Chen Ao saw the confession and was dizzy, only seeing a sentence on it: "Don't worry about life and death, everything is your own fault."

He wanted to look up and say, Master, isn’t this a mistake to take the blame?

But Fang Jifan has already brought the pen and ink.

After thinking about it, Chen Ao didn't hesitate much, and directly picked up his pen, signed his name solemnly, and pressed his handprint.

Fang Jifan looked at him with admiration, put the letter in his arms, and felt relieved.

After a while, the convoy set off, Fang Jifan also followed him, Chen Ao riding a horse, and suddenly he felt very nervous in his heart, and he felt his right eye was constantly jumping.
Chapter completed!